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Quick Facts
- Atheism is the rejection of theism
- Agnosticism and scepticism are not to be confused with atheism
- Atheists seek solid for the existence of supernatural beings
- The word originated as a derogatory term
- Practical atheism can take several different positions
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Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism
I came across "The Atheist Universe" completely by accident and it turned out to be one of the best books on the subject of Atheism I've ever read. What sets it apart from the others is the accessibility of David Mills' writing style. While other books such as George Smith's "Atheism: The Case Against God" are informative and thought-provoking, they aren't exactly too... -
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The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality
This book is a joy to read. For all the religionists who complain about the screeds of Dawkins, Hitchens, and Harris, if you want to find out what many atheists are really like, Comte-Sponville's book provides a beautiful window. He is convinced that no god exists, and offers compelling reasons for this conviction, but he could not be more kind to persons of faith. -
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I don't have enough faith to be an Atheist
Having read quite a few Christian apologetics books, I feel I can say that this one is by far the best in scope, logic, and wit. The authors convincingly build up their case in layers, starting with well-reasoned arguments why God exists, and building in stages as to why Jesus is the way to go, once everything else is accepted.
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